We started a dialogue about napping way back in episode 17. The napping discussion continues. In this episode, we will:
- Discuss reasons for napping
- Revisit the current literature around performance
- Look at new research on napping and cognition and memory
- Reexamine the research on nap length and performance
- List the components of a perfect nap environment
- Touch upon the potential negatives associated with napping
- Conclude by looking at napping and cardiovascular risk as well as risk for dementia
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter